Aromatherapy Consultation & Support

Under qualified, expert care aromatherapy may enhance wellbeing through each state of pregnancy in the following ways:

• May help to alleviate common discomforts such as nausea, muscular complaints, varicose veins, haemorrhoids, pruritis (itch), fatigue, insomnia and emotional upsets.

• To help maintain good general health through regular use of essential oils.

• Support your pregnancy through reduction of stress and anxiety and ensure good sleep patterns.

• Preparation for labour, both physically and psychologically.

Research regarding the use of essential oils during pregnancy and birth is very positive leading to aromatherapy being incorporated into various health care settings.** Aromatherapy can be combined with massage to support the changing body during pregnancy and is valuable for birth preparation.

Aromatherapy can be employed for childbirth to help reduce anxiety, encourage relaxation, promote uterine contractions and relieve pain as well as to treat associated symptoms such as nausea and fatigue. Fear, anxiety and stress can have a negative impact on the commencement and progress of labour. Odour has a direct pathway to the area of the brain that governs fear and research shows the use of positive aromas can help to reduce pain perception.

Becoming a new mum (or dad) is life-changing. This time is full of wonder and excitement as well as challenges and readjustments. During the postnatal period aromatherapy and massage can be beneficial for new mums as they recover from birth and adjust to the physical as well as emotional demands of motherhood.

Aromatherapy and/or massage can provide support for new mums in the following ways:

• Healing of wounds and prevention of infection.

• Relief from muscular tension, often associated with birth or breastfeeding posture.

• Help treat breastfeeding issues: under or over supply, mastitis.

• Ease other discomforts e.g. digestive issues, poor sleep, fatigue.

• Alleviate feelings of anxiety, depression, low confidence.

• Empowerment as a new mum by learning how to care for your family with natural, aromatic remedies.

Each stage of our children’s lives brings new challenges as parents. Especially significant for parent is the saying “fill your own cup first so you can give to others.”

Sonya provides nurturing treatments specific to your needs at any stage in your parenting journey.

With guidance from a qualified practitioner essential oils and other aspects of aromatherapy can safely be used to treat many minor ailments in babies and children. Special care needs to be taken when treating babies and children and consultation with a qualified aromatherapist is highly recommended, especially for children under 12 months of age.

Childhood conditions that may benefit from aromatherapy include:

• Respiratory issues, coughs and colds

• Asthma and allergies

• Digestive upsets such as colic and constipation

• Muscular discomfort

• Skin problems

• Poor sleep

• Emotional upsets

MAMA Kensington

Availability: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays

NEW clients: 60 mins/ $99*
RETURN clients: 30 mins/ $77*

*Aromatherapy remedies are at an extra cost and will be posted to your home.